ALCo DL500A

Built by ALCo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

991 kW

1,329 hp

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1955

120 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the ALCo DL500A

Discover the powerful DL500A diesel locomotive, renowned for its reliability and versatility.

Built by ALCo in 1955, this locomotive impresses with a 1668 mm gauge and a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a power output of 991 kW and a tractive effort of 204 kN, the DL500A is well-equipped for demanding tasks.

This locomotive served with various operators in Spain and Portugal, including Renfe, Alsa Rail, and Neopul.

Its characteristic Co'Co' axle arrangement and ALCo FA family make it a distinctive sight on the rails.

Experience the robustness and technical performance of this classic diesel locomotive.

Railway companies that have operated the DL500A, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Neopul, Sociedade de Estudos e Construções, S. A.,	Neopul 1600	Portugal
Alsa Rail	Alsa 316	Spain
Grupo COMSA / COMSA EMTE	COMSA 316	Spain
Gruppo Azvi	Azvi 1600	Spain
Renfe Operadora	RENFE 316	Spain
Vias	Vias 316	Spain